Dr. (BRIG) K Shanmuganandan is a distinguished rheumatologist and a veteran of the Armed Forces Medical Services with an impressive 32 years of dedicated service. A Professor of Medicine and Rheumatology with over 20 years of teaching experience, he brings a rare combination of clinical mastery, academic depth, and military discipline to patient care. His extensive expertise spans the management of systemic autoimmune diseases, inflammatory arthritis, fibromyalgia, and the use of advanced biological therapies. Throughout his career, Dr. Shanmuganandan has held prestigious academic and clinical leadership positions across some of India's most reputed military and civilian medical institutions. He has been an active contributor to national rheumatology conferences for over two decades and has an extensive portfolio of peer-reviewed publications in respected journals. His research encompasses critical areas including biosimilar rituximab therapy in refractory rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile inflammatory arthritis, spondyloarthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus. International patients seeking expert rheumatological care can be assured of Dr. Shanmuganandan's evidence-based approach, vast clinical experience, and compassionate patient-centered philosophy. He is currently affiliated with Rela Hospital, Chennai — a world-class, multi-specialty institution known for its advanced medical infrastructure and commitment to clinical excellence.
- Rheumatology
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Vasculitis
- Inflammatory Myopathies
- MBBS
- MD
- DNB— Diplomate of National Board
- PDF — Post-Doctoral Fellowship
- EULAR CC— European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology Certification
- Rela Hospital, Chennai
- Army Hospital (Research and Referral), New Delhi
- Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
- Forces Medical College, Pune
- SBMCH, Chennai
- Various Military Hospitals across India
- Best Research Paper Award in Armed Forces Medical Research Project
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